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How To Check HVAC Capacitor With Multimeter

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How to check a capacitor in a HVAC condenser unit using a multimeter to see if it is weak or bad and needs to be replaced. Even though an air conditioner unit will likely still run with a dual capacitor that is out of range, but the longer it operates like that, the more it's lifespan will decrease. Of course how far out of range will make a big difference as well. A 40 MFD capacitor that is reading 30 MFD, will likely still work but the AC compressor will have a harder time starting up. Whereas a 40 MFD capacitor that is reading 20 MFD, may not start at all.
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@WordofAdviceTV Год назад

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@Waltoncash Год назад

This is the best #1 channel for Hvac on RU-vid

@DS-fb9te 3 месяца назад

This is no joke. ❤

@danielbucharski8659 Год назад

New to HVAC and an Apprentice I am. I really want to thank you for taking the time to simplify this matter determining of a good vs bad capacitor. Much appreciated 🙏

@HardAss69 11 месяцев назад

Don't listen

@joshua1223ag 2 года назад

You saved me a lot of money already. First, it was my cap and so I replaced it myself. A month later, it was my fan motor, like today, I replaced it myself too. For quick calculation, if it is + or - 6%, just multiply the MFD by 1.06 or 0.94 and you'll get your MFD right away. Thanks you for helping me save some money.

@brianbarringer9663 4 месяца назад

Thank you for all your generosity to homeowners that are so appreciative of your easy to understand instructions on how to keep our HVAC in such a great working condition! I can’t thank you enough!

@rjfrye1914 2 года назад

Love your videos & keep up the good work! Here's a helpful tip with the calculator to save steps/time. Instead of putting in the extra numbers in parentheses , just type in 35+6% or 35-6% on the calculator to get the microfarad range. Makes life much easier! 😀

@josephwetherall958 Год назад

Long time follower. You are an outstanding teacher. I have a “seasoned” (assembly date 29Jan2008) Payne unit that stopped working. Armed with your education, I located the Dual Run Capacitor and replaced it with like replacement 60+ 5Mfd I had ordered long before as a contingency. This action restored unit. All is well. However, whilst replacing this Dual Capacitor I noted a “add-on” 10Mfd Capacitor off to the side. (It is attached to wires with a cable tie.). The 2 leads off this add-on go to HERM and Common on the proper Run/Start Capacitor. Which I believe puts it in parallel with the HERM Capacitor, thereby increasing plate area/capacitance. I since learned people will use this short cut when only 1 side of a Dual Capacitor is bad. The schematic on the unit does not indicate Mfd Rating of the Capacitors for the Fan and Compressor. I can only assume the Dual Run Capacitor I replaced based on what was already there, was of correct value or what manufacturer intended. Question: Do I remove the “extra” 10Mfd capacitor or leave it? A second question I have regards Filters for the HVAC. There are many out there claiming to allow air-flow, but what FPR or MERV value will insure adequate filtering for the HVAC and still not overtax/overwork my older system? Thanks. And again, I sincerely appreciate your outstanding instructional videos. Joseph

@WordofAdviceTV Год назад

Thank you! I appreciate that you've been a long time follower and I like that you included all the details with your questions. 1. Many compressors will have a specs label on them which also lists the size capacitor that is needed for it. If you are able to get to it and it's not faded out, you can find out exactly what size capacitor you need. If you only need a 60, then I would take that extra capacitor out. Another option is to call an HVAC parts store, give them your model number, and ask which size capacitor is needed for your unit. They should be able to look that up for you. I do an example call in my video on how to order HVAC parts, if you need more on that. 2. For filters I recommend lower values. MERV 6 or MPR 300 for example. The premium filters don't filter much more yet they do restrict the airflow more. Hope that helps! Stay cool! Jay

@fredi176 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your video. I was able to diagnose my ac problem and found out that the run capacitor was bad. Ordered next day delivery and I have my AC fixed next day. I really really appreciate your help. Keep up the good work and god bless you.

@comicbookreadings Год назад

Thanks for the explanation as to if it would run if out of range, and how it affects other components. My 45 was reading about 12. It was running, but I’m sure near its end of life. Florida, so our systems work pretty hard. Better safe than sorry.

@bigmoneyscratcher5575 2 года назад

Great video it helping me in my hvac school training your explanation is the best you consider teaching hvac in classroom if you not a teacher love channel man.

@dumptrump9134 Год назад

Thanks for great information. Checked my capacitor because it would start air conditioner sometimes and sometimes it won't start .my capacitor was below minimum and fan side was below 1 .fires right up with new one.thanks again for your videos

@uptownphotography 3 года назад

Your videos are always TOP NOTCH... You help me solve a AC problem about 2-3 years ago. All the best from NJ. Phil NYC Area

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Thank you Uptown! I appreciate that! Awesome! Good to hear you were able to resolve the AC problem! Have a fantastic new week, Aloha from Big Island! 🤙🤙

@bluebutterfly9695 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your very informative video and for showing your lovely garden, may God bless you

@jollyscaria1922 Год назад

35.5 mfd red 32 poind cand gan side 4. Heom side staing point 36.75.good showing ..bad sho cap body show no rests not nad good expplas show ok high restan

@66lwmorgan 3 года назад

Do you have any links for the right multimeter needed that's inexpensive but good? Thank you again for another informative video.

@mikes978 2 года назад

Any update on this? I picked up a digitial clamp meter today from a local walmart but I think I got the wrong one. it doesnt have an "MFD" reading or the symbol shown.

@66lwmorgan 2 года назад

@@mikes978 No, I haven't messed with it.

@simongliddon4656 Год назад

Just want to say thanks for this. My blower motor inside was whirring but not running and this helped me figure out how to test the capacitors. I spent $50 on a clamping multimeter which I'll keep for next time and $12 on the capacitor that needed to be replaced and that wouldn't even have covered the callout for anyone else. Saved me a fortune.

@MarkBoardman-p8n Год назад

Great Teacher. Definitely one of Heaven's Chosen to lead people. Thank You Again

@WordofAdviceTV Год назад

Thank you sir! May I ask a question? You use interesting terminology which made me wonder - what is your faith?

@swartzsubaru 2 года назад

Quick first note- i didn't have a multimeter with the uf setting, found that you can use ohms instead. From what I could tell, If your light and beep blink on then stay off, your capacitor is good. If the light and beep stay on and the reading doesn't 0, or if no beep or light at all, its a bad capacitor. Second note- Lifesaver! Detailed and easy to follow instructions make your vids the best. Its pretty cold in MI right now and my furnace stopped working. Blower wasn't working right. Used steps from another vid of yours to rule out the main board. Then this vid and found a dying capacitor. What I feared was going be a multi hundred dollar visit from the heating and cooling guy turned out to be a $6.25 trip to the hvac and plumbing store. Furnace back to work. Thanks from me and my now warming up family!

@GaryMarkowski 2 года назад

I suppose if there is no continuity between the leads of the capacitor, then testing ohms may work. However to properly test a capacitor you may use uf setting, with the capacitor removed. I also use a MESR-100 ESR Meter, which can kind-of test the capacitors without unsoldering them from a circuit board. However sometimes you still have to unsolder them to get the best reading. Anyway, testing for ohms will not properly test capacitors.

@tedlahm5740 3 года назад

Clear concise information. Even the math lesson was well appreciated. Thank you.

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Thank you Ted! Glad you liked the video!

@Eddy63 3 года назад

Aloha ... You sure know how to start off a good Sunday Morning ... Always good to hear from ya ... Hope you and your family are still doing good there ... Aloha !!!

@davidmckinney6577 3 года назад

Hello Eddy ✌️ and Trixie and family

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Aloha Eddy! Haha glad to hear I made the Sunday better and not the contrary. 😄 Always good to have you stop by! Family and I are doing great! Hawaii is treating us well. My son is getting smarter by the day! He will be turning 4 this month. Hope all is well on your side of the world too. God bless you and yours, have a fabulous new week!

@JazzLowrider Год назад

Thank you for the easy informative explanation, I wish I had a teacher like you, all your instructional videos are just great.

@GUILLERMOJGARZON 3 года назад

Very nice explanation for capacitors. I like all your videos specially for hvac. Could you make a video of how to do vacuum and then how to recharge it using 410a refrigerant. Thank you.

@rickanaya6030 2 года назад

good job kid so far you have help me troubleshoot my A/C unit. muchly appreciated thank you

@JenrichReyes Год назад

Your video was Very informative, I was testing my jacuzzi motor capacitor single pole no read out of it.

@bil_chamberlin Месяц назад

Best video on the internet, thank you!

@terrellhightower6116 4 месяца назад

Booooooyy you the real MVP!!! You saved me 300 dollars on a service charge. I bought the part for 20 dollars.

@Dicofol1 3 года назад

If you are a math nerd and lazy like me you can calculate it much easier like this : Cap with a 30 MFD with +/- 5% Upper range : 30 * 1.05 = 31.5 Lower range : 30 * 0.95 = 28.5 Cap with a 30 MFD with +/- 6% Upper range : 30 * 1.06 = 31.8 Lower range : 30 * 0.94 = 28.2 Thanks for your video.

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Nice! That's even better and faster! Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

@canik9mm 2 года назад

Thanks brother getting into the field and explaining it for me.

@KhanGirey 2 года назад

Thanks, this helped me identify a bad capacitor. Hopefully the replacement I ordered will have fixed my issue. For those reading, make sure your readout is in the correct units. My fan was reading at 4.8uF, but the HERM was reading out at 89nF. (this lead to a lot of headscratching as I was reading it at uF).

@aarong2708 Год назад

Your videos are so informative! Thank you so much for your explanations. I wanted your input on my situation. My ac fan was not spinning just buzzing humming. I was able to kick start it by manually spinning the fan with a stick. Videos said maybe a bad capacitor. Swapped it with a new one. But its still doing the same thing. I have to keep starting it with a stick once it tries to come back on after it cycles off. Any idea what else it could be. Don't want to keep going outside to start the fan. Thank you!!

@kirkwilson7169 Год назад

Blessings your teaching is very informative be bless.

@borneo60 Год назад

Thanks for this! Cheers from West Coast Canada!

@mabbaticchio 2 года назад

Best video on the subject.

@rwbishop 3 года назад

I've done the bad cap dance a few times... life's too short for waiting/baking through a heat wave just to make an HVAC guy rich over some little nickel/dime cap. I now replace them every two years come hell or high water; _and_ keep a spare on hand at all times. I've even set up a repeating calendar event as a reminder. Obey all the safety rules... remove power, discharge the cap etc, and don't attempt unless you know what your doing. Cool videos, Thanks!

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Amen to that! I fully support that spare capacitor idea 👍👍👍 Have a great new week good sir!! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your experience.

@bennimotlatsi8901 2 года назад

Very helpful indeed im a techician myself thanx bro

@dkat1108 3 месяца назад

Great video Question why are there so many terminals on each connection ? like "C" common has 4 connectors ? yet the fan has 1 ?

@derekprreira3214 Год назад

Hey bro, I happened to replace a 50 MFD capacitor for my window AC, but then it made some kind of fluid sound in it as I shook it. Is such a capacitor good or bad, kindly advice. I like your videos and education.

@jso567 2 года назад

Do you have link for the capacitor chart you made? Thanks for you great vidoes.

@thembones12 3 года назад

To test capacitor under load: Capacitance (MFD) = Start Winding Amps (between the capacitor and the start terminal) X 2652 Divided by Volts from Start to Run (Herm and C or voltage across the capacitor). From So Cal - All I know is "Aloha" and "Kahuna" in Hawaii 😎🤞

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Thank you for explaining how to do that! Much appreciated! Haha that's a good start! I only know about 6 words too 😅

@phayazshaik5384 2 года назад

Hi sir iam Indian superb explain thanku very match

@adriankeister4389 Год назад

Very helpful, thanks! One improvement you could add: how to take the capacitor out of the unit and put it back in.

@juanalejandro9123 2 года назад

Thank you very much for video is interesting for me .because I want learn more about this field

@jz719 3 года назад

How do you check if compressor is bad? Good videos! Godbless.

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Thank you! I have a video on that right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0aAj0iqP95A.html

@jjjohn5914 4 месяца назад

Do you have a preference for manufacturer based on quality or failure rate? I use BMI, Amrad and Trade pro.

@waltertyree5690 Год назад

You say that the unit will continue to run if the capacitor is out of tolerance but it’s bad for the motors. Should i check them every year? Or just wait until they fail?

@josemelendez7687 2 года назад

Thank you so much to share your knowledges with us. You’re awesome!

@dhk4284 3 года назад

Thanks for your very good explanation

@RickSegui 3 года назад

Be sure and add a video about testing a cap under load!

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Yes, I will need to do that one later too. Thank you for the suggestion!

@Honestandtruth007 3 года назад

My friend You are Still doing Videos and Helping others as Always.....👍👍 Your ways of Explainations are Easy to Understand and Follow.... ..... Thank you

@Tmewani Год назад

Thanks for the video, when I checked my compressor's capacitor, fan rating is ok around 4.9 mf but Hermes one is 31.77mf and my capacitor rating is 35uf +-5. So what do you suggest shall I change or is it ok?

@nwsli105 Год назад

Thanks for an excellent lesson.

@luizitosalas4975 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your video and help a lot and good explaining keep doing good work

@md.mohiburrahman546 Год назад

Nice presentation . i ma from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

@OscarRodSeedsofG 2 года назад

Great video, thank you for sharing. By the way, that mango about 4 feet above your head looks delicious. Not the one to your right, but the one further up to your left.

@zahedaminullah6934 3 года назад

Hey bro, all your vids are great, helpful and encouraging. As per your video. Make your math easier and just put 35 + 5%. Input it exactly like that in your calculator and you don't have to go back and forth. Thanks

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Hahaha oh man.. I really did make it more complicated then it should be. Thank you for pointing out the easy way! At my previous job, the company gave us "dumb phones" and the calculators on them did not have parenthesis or the percent option so I got used to doing it the hard way. 😅 (my personal phone would often stay in the truck)

@zahedaminullah6934 3 года назад

@@WordofAdviceTV lol oh ok. Good vids though bro. I have a look out on more videos from you. You have a positive attitude and have enthusiasm in the work you do. I did maintenance for 7 yrs on all boilers you name, furnaces, acs. Than i stepped up into service as of 2019 HVAC. Love what i do and looking forward to what you post.

@vero0992 2 года назад

If your multimeter doesn't have a micro farad setting, can you test capacitance using another setting?

@joerymer8640 2 года назад

Totally just screenshoted the sheet! Thanks dude! Wow, moved to Hawaii! Nice! Big change from where you used to live I bet. Lol. Take it easy, bra! 🤙

@watcherwatchmen7785 Год назад

Another reason your multimeter can be erratic like what you were describing is because it's battery is weak. I just had the same thing happen to my fluke, and replaced the battery with a fresh 9v and the problem instantly cleared up. I measured the old voltage and it was only 6v! Just like capacitors, electronics that run off specific battery voltages will still work even though the battery is weak, but they won't work as well.

@johnf.6942 Год назад

I have a split system 2 Ac condenser’s outside and 2 heaters in the attic. They are about 18 years old now they seem to be fine. My question is what filter should I put in ? I been using a merv 8. What would you recommend? I really don’t know…

@WordofAdviceTV Год назад

Merv 8 is good. 👍 I always used Merv 6. Both are fine, it's the higher rated ones that we usually advise against.

@johnf.6942 Год назад

@@WordofAdviceTV I checked them this morning, they are a merv 5 .. hope that is good. ? I just want to protect the cooling coils. I really have no allergies.

@WordofAdviceTV Год назад

@@johnf.6942 If its just to protect the coils, Merv 5 is perfect 🙂👌

@johnf.6942 Год назад

@@WordofAdviceTV Thank you I appreciate your knowledge on this. I’m a subscriber to your channel and your videos are clear and easy to understand.

@vince6829 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@pointbreak8293 3 года назад

Awesome video bro… hopefully you’re enjoying Hawaii life… thanks for all you do for us and stay safe…👍👍👍

@joepah51 Год назад

Well done and not too geeky!

@sdmarcos13 2 года назад

thanx for the info man.. As usual, very informative and easy to understand explanations. HAD ME CRACKING UP AT THE END.🤣

@whatnext3143 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, you saved a $100 service call.

@rhettwathen2874 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Very helpful

@brujeria2666 2 года назад

Thank you!! I’m learning a lot from your videos,

@-AnyWho Год назад

would a weak furnace motor capacitor cause motor to move less volume of air? ... or is that in itself usually not the case?

@engdominicnyaboga8684 3 года назад

Good stuff I have enjoyed from Kenya Africa

@WKellyJW Год назад

Thank you for the education.

@TonyudoDickson 8 месяцев назад

Very good ❤ please how can know bad overload in domestic air conditioner the work small time and stop

@waiting4aliens 5 месяцев назад

very well presented. Thank you

@tomduong5545 Год назад

Hi, thanks for the helpful videos. May I have that cheet sheet table?

@WordofAdviceTV Год назад

No, sorry I am not sure where the original file is. Near the end of the video I do show the full sheet full screen though. You should be able to take a screenshot.

@TheWilferch Год назад

Can you check capacitor "As installed"....with wires still connected? Assuming of course you do all the pre-checks like powering down, etc.

@OburakCharles 4 месяца назад

Thank alot .the lesson benefited me

@oscarsanchez-q8f 11 месяцев назад

I bought a 30 MF 370/440 V capacitor that does not have the acceptable range on its label. Is there a way to know the range for this capacitor? Thank you. Thank you.

@virtualtube1 2 года назад

Actually 42.3/47.7 since the capacitor (@ 2.57) being tested is -/+ 6%. Not trying to nit pick. Just don't want those that are new to be confused. Great teaching video.

@da324 Год назад

My meter only has a capacitor setting, no microfarad. Will it work the same way? Thanks!

@nabs2714 2 года назад

very well explained thanks.

@df56gh4d5h Год назад

My multi has 3 plugs and no MFD. Wish you could explain if there's another setting that will work and why I have 3 holes to plug these wires into.

@Chez88M 2 года назад

Great Video and Thank you for the cheat sheet!!!

@mixalis11111 Год назад

If two capacitors (i.e. 45 + 5 mfd) are priced the same, but one, say, is +/- 5% whereas the other is +/- 10%, which one would you buy? Which is more reliable? The one with closer tolerance(lower %)?

@CHiTO316 3 года назад

My dad just passed away due to COVID and he has tons of these leftover in the house. Are they useful? Can i sell them?

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Sorry to hear about your dad passing away.. You could probably sell them on Ebay but they aren't very expensive. Plus you would need to check each one to make sure they are good still.

@Dicofol1 3 года назад

Would you know if there is a shelf life for a brand new unused cap? thanks

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

As far as I know, there is no shelf life/expiration date. 👍

@UtubeAdviser 2 года назад

Hi Jay. Thanks for the excellent video. I have a question for you. My ac condenser fan motor stop working 2 days ago. I went outside and I heard the buzzing noise. I spin the fan with a ruler and it didn't kick in. I didn't have a tester so I decided to order a new capacitor online. My specs are 45+5uf 370V. i order the exact same one from Genteq. I took a picture of the original one before installing the new one. one brown wire went to herm and the red went to C common. When I turn the power back on the fan started right away spinning for less than 10 seconds and then it would run again and then turn off again. Then the buzzing noise came back again and the fan would not work again with the new capacitor. What can be the problem? Did i get a new bad capacitor from amazon or could it be something else? Oh yes by the way i also went to home depot and purchased a new condensate pump thinking that could be the problem first because when i had go outside of my house and watch the drain line it was dry and not even humid or wet. So i thought the condensate pump was bad and i change it. Even thought he condenser fan is still not working i did see water come out of the drain line now that i installed the new condensate pump. Please help me. My house is hot and i don't have enough money right now to hire an ac company to come do repairs. What should i look for??

@chrissauter7501 2 года назад

There should be minimum 3 wires on the capacitor 1 for fan (usually brown) attached to the one that says "fan", 1 to C coming from the contactor (usually red or yellow), and a 3rd for the compressor attached to one that says " herm" (usually blue or yellow) (hermetic compressor). SOME systems will require a 2nd wire to "C" coming from the compressor. Based what you typed sounds like you put the fan wire on the Compressor spades.

@juanantoniohuerta9024 8 месяцев назад

Excellent videos, I have a not loud humming on my furnace when it is turned off. When I tried to turn it on with my nest thermostat it just does not turn on and the nest screen says “in 1hr 20min will get to the desire temperature” but it nevers turns on. Another thing, I tried to replace the capacitor but the iinformation in the label where it says the capacity is erased, how can I figure it out the specs for that capacitor

@WordofAdviceTV 8 месяцев назад

The hum might be the hum of the blower motor that is failing to start. Or the inducer motor. Is the furnace control board blinking any error codes?

@juanantoniohuerta9024 8 месяцев назад

No all looks good the furnace board does not send any error codes, it has a steady green light. The weird thing is that I hear the humming even when the furnace is turned off through the nest thermostat

@WordofAdviceTV 8 месяцев назад

@@juanantoniohuerta9024 Hmmm.. Okay in that case I would try to determine how far in the sequence of operation does the furnace get? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AQD_MedIklI.htmlsi=C0ezYYL-0mk2jSwn If nothing at all, then perhaps try bypassing the thermostat and see if it turns on: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bmZc76ufTNY.htmlsi=6mnMHHii16Pq9CFx

@juanantoniohuerta9024 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for a prompt reply, I saw the videos and gives a better idea what I should be looking for, I will give it a try and will post my results.

@Paul-oy4oy 2 года назад

If the compressor part (HERM) is still good but the fan part is not, can I just connect the fan to a new single run capacitor for the fan? I know that I will need to connect the common of the new capacitor to the old one if there is only one common wire.

@jusbin Год назад

Thanks

@brianread8200 3 года назад

Great video thanks. QQ If one of the Com terminals in use has lots of corrosion, could one simply change to another. The readings are good on the alternative terminal. Or should I get rid of it?

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Oh for sure! All 4 of the tabs on the common section are connected so it doesn't matter which spade you use.

@morganmoodley1892 2 года назад

Hi Jay, please advise can you use two single capacitors to replace a dual capacitor

@mikosantos9349 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips

@wasimedoo1506 3 года назад

Very good information bro

@TheOnlyBuddyLee 2 месяца назад

So if my 40/5 +-5% is reading 33.8 it's bad, would that cause the breaker to continuously trip?

@WordofAdviceTV 2 месяца назад

Yes, a weak capacitor could cause the breaker to trip but there are plenty of other things that can cause it too. I would recommend checking out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G1EBHrOgs-Q.htmlsi=52Lp4aovbK2ffEhw

@Aceman-rz8it 3 года назад

Thank you so much. You saved me some money ($250) All I had to do is test my capacitor.

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Glad I could help! Have a wonderful week Aceman!

@classic287 3 года назад

Upon getting ready for bed, a man looked out the window and saw 3 men stealing stuff out of his shed. He calls the police, but they said no units were in the area. He said OK and hung up the phone. He waited 30 seconds and called the police again and told them to disregard his earlier call because he shot them all. Within 5 minutes there's cruisers and cops everywhere. They catch all 3 robbers. I thought you shot them all, says the captain. I thought you had no one in the area, said the man

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

Haha nice one! 😄 Thank you Mr. Classic! Your submissions are always appreciated! 🙏🙏

@rhymereason3449 2 года назад

That would be considered filling a false police report and can get you in legal trouble...

@viviana_vee 2 года назад

I absolutely love your videos!

@jimmysegovia2688 3 года назад

awesome man thank you for sharing!!!!! hey do you have any vid's on package units?

@WordofAdviceTV 3 года назад

You bet! 😄 Unfortunately I don't have any videos on package units man. Maybe sometime in the future..

@nayy31 Месяц назад

Can it be possible the capacitor measures alright but not actually working under load? My condenser unit recently needed a manual nudge for the fan to start spinning and it is not cooling at all so I suspected the capacitor wasn't working right. New capacitor was put it, a/c started working, but the old one still measures to the spec under multimeter, it looked undamaged too.

@gail6904 4 месяца назад

HELLO PLEASE ANSWER ASAP..I have 9 tines(prongs) on my new ac window capacitor..my old one was 250 volts, 55/15..i got the exact same specs with three terminals but i have 9 TINES(PRONGS) on my new capacitor and ONLY five on my OLD CAPACITOR..both are dual run...what do i do with the extra prongs that i wont be using? Do i have to cover or tape them ??? thank u

@WordofAdviceTV 4 месяца назад

The tines are all separated into three sections right? FAN, C, and HERM. As long as the wires are in the right section, it does not matter which prong they go to. The unused tines are just left as is, no need to cover or tape them. More info here if needed: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ZGfvC-PMWU.htmlsi=45sER-D_YJhbxe1K

@trailerparkcryptoking5213 4 месяца назад

Does the capacitance reading drop over time as the capacitor deteriorates? Could I check the capacitance on an annual basis and when it falls out of range just replace it before it fails? I would rather replace it before it fails and strains the motors, they got hot on last failure two years ago, I could smell the heat....